Packing up another box of books to donate – I came upon a well-worn copy of Don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements” with my post-it notes still attached. Ruiz’s work positively impacted me years ago with his mix of ancient wisdom and what I term every day psychology....

I often look to old text, books that have well-worn covers, various teachers and guides when I’m trying to understand (or wallowing in) and struggling with some condition. I found some ideas worth considering from the Mindful Awareness Forum. It’s...